(Heartfelt thanks to 'Dark Star & Leaf', 'Dxe's Unexplained Heartache', 'Pokémon', 'Meteor Flash', 'Snow Dance Azure Emperor', and 'lord' for their rewards!)
In order to teach Ais Crush Magic, Noah left early in the morning and headed toward the agreed meeting place—the city walls of Orario.
After all the twists and turns along the way, followed by chatting, eating, and drinking at The Bountiful Mistress, it was already close to noon by the time Noah left the pub.
"Well then, little brother, we'll be heading back first."
"We had a great chat. Let's do it again sometime."
The Amazon sisters, Tiona and Tione, bid Noah farewell in front of the tavern. They were so enthusiastic that anyone who did not know better would have thought the two girls were naturally friendly with everyone.
Ais did not say anything directly. She merely looked at Noah as she always did, causing Lefiya beside her to glare at Noah with what seemed like irritation, leaving him speechless.
Riveria, meanwhile, moved slightly closer to Noah and leaned toward his ear, speaking in a voice as faint as a mosquito's buzz.
"Be careful. Those Apollo Familia adventurers may not simply be looking to pick a fight with you."
Noah's heart stirred, but he did not reveal anything on the surface. He merely smiled and nodded.
"Then let's part ways here. We can have another meal together when we get the chance."
"Okay~~~"
Amid Tiona and Tione's voices, Noah turned around and waved. Under the gazes of the Loki Familia girls, he plunged into the crowd and disappeared before long.
"Miss Ais." Lefiya spoke to Ais, who was still watching the direction Noah had left in.
"Let's go too."
Ais nodded. One hand unconsciously brushed the bracelet on her wrist that suppressed the activation of magic